Helpful Hint - Simple Knot to Learn "The Half Blood Knot"

Cygnets here is a simple knot you can use when attaching your leader to the braided loop on the main fly line and for tying your fly on to the leader.

Here is the step by step instructions on how to tie the knot

The Half Blood Knot

THREAD THE LINE THROUGH THE EYE

WRAP THE LOOSE END (TAG) AROUND THE LINE 6 TIMES

PASS THE LOOSE END (TAG) THROUGH THE LOOP CLOSEST TO THE EYE.

WET THE LINE WRAPS WITH SALIVA FROM YOUR MOUTH, USE YOUR FINGERS TO WET THE LINE, PULL BOTH THE TAG END AND THE LINE AND PULL TIGHT. TRIM THE TAG END CLOSE TO THE KNOT

THE HALF BLOOD KNOT

Cygnets have a go at home tying this knot, if you are having any problems ask one of the waterside assistants to help you.  We will be doing a session on tying the various knots that can be used when fishing. This is a simple knot to get started with. 

We will be adding more helpful hints to the blog. If there is anything you would like added, just speak to your Junior Committee Representatives Morgan or Robert.

Tightlines. Alasdair